Method of increasing reservoir permeability

In one configuration, the present invention is directed to a method and system for extracting hydrocarbons from a hydrocarbon-containing deposit. One or more underground excavations designed to at least partially cave in are used to increase the permeability of the deposit.

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Main Authors Watson, John David, Kobler, Michael Helmut, Brock, Dana
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 16.10.2012
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Summary:In one configuration, the present invention is directed to a method and system for extracting hydrocarbons from a hydrocarbon-containing deposit. One or more underground excavations designed to at least partially cave in are used to increase the permeability of the deposit.